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CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
MEng 7101– SAFETY ENGINEERING
FINAL EXAM

NAME: MELODY B. MORATA, RChE DATE: DECEMBER 22, 2022


COURSE & YEAR: MENGR 2

CASE: A stainless steel tank/ water cistern which has not been used for a year will be put
into service. However, a CRACK about 2 feet long and jagged, has been detected and
has to be welded from the inside. It has two manholes which are 3 feet in diameter, 10
feet from both ends. The diameter of the tank is 10 feet, the length is 40 feet, and has
rounded ends.

REQUIRED:

a. PART 1 [PAGE 1]: Identify the hazards involved. Make a HIRAC (which would have a
rating not acceptable of course).

b. PART 2 [PAGE 2]: List all the PPE you need.

c. PART 3 [PAGE 2]: List all the TOOLS/EQUIPMENT you have to use.

d. PART 4 [PAGE 3, MAYBE MORE]: Make samples of DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS you


need to do prior to commencing the job.

e. PART 5 [NEXT PAGE]: List all SAFETY PROCEDURE and MEASURES you need to do/make
to mitigate the hazards. Make a 2nd HIRAC with an acceptable rating this time.

f. PART 6 [NEXT PAGE]: NAME all PERSONEL involved – describe their responsibilities

g. PART 7 [ NEXT PAGE]: Describe the step by step or parallel works of the JOB, from START
TO FINISH. Include any POST-OPS for health and safety.

Notes:
i. (DIAGRAMS/DRAWINGS/PICS WILL BE GOOD TO HAVE)
ii. The BIG, BOLD words per item shall be the HEADING of each PART
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Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC)

CASE: A stainless steel tank/ water cistern which has not been used for a year will be put into service. However, a CRACK
about 2 feet long and jagged, has been detected and has to be welded from the inside. It has two manholes which are 3
feet in diameter, 10 feet from both ends. The diameter of the tank is 10 feet, the length is 40 feet, and has rounded ends.

Sub
Activity Hazard/Risk Initial Risk Priority Interpretation
Task
E S P R
i. Working a. Lack of oxygen/ suffocation from Immediate measures
1 15 10 150 2
in poor ventilation required
Confined b. Poor lighting Take additional
space measure to mitigate the
1 4 10 40 3
risk level close to
priority 4
c. Uneven or slippery work surfaces Take additional
measure to mitigate the
1 4 6 24 3
risk level close to
priority 4
ii. Welding a. Electrical contact with "live" Immediate measures
works components during testing, required
2 7 6 84 2
inspection, operation, and repair.

iii. b. Exposure to welding fumes and gases Immediate measures


build up risking death from required
2 15 6 180 2
asphyxiation.
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c. Exposure to harmful noise levels. Very limited risk –


2 1 6 12 4
acceptable
d. Exposure to UV and IR Radiation Take additional
produced when welding, without measure to mitigate the
appropriate PPE or welding curtains, risk level close to
2 4 6 48 3
can result in a painful and sometimes priority 4
long-lasting condition called arc-eye.

e. The combination of high-temperature Take additional


welding arcs, UV rays and molten measure to mitigate the
metal means susceptible to severe 2 4 6 48 3 risk level close to
burns when welding. priority 4

f. Uncontrolled or unexpected Immediate measures


movement of welding machine, and required
2 7 6 84 2
components.

g. Persons being injured by jagged tank Very limited risk –


1 4 3 12 4
acceptable

LEGEND

E – Exposure Rating. The frequency of exposure indicates how often a dangerous situation can arise. It could be an
exposure to a toxic chemical or working and handing of a dangerous machine.
Factor Description
0.5 Very Rarely (less than one per year)
1 Rarely (few times per year)
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2 Sometimes (12 times per year)


3 Now and then (one per week)
6 Frequently (daily)
10 Continuous (more than two times per day)
S - Severity Rating
The apparent effect indicates the seriousness of the arising situation
Factor Description
1 Minor (injury without time / work restriction FAC)
4 Major (injury with time /work restriction MTC/RWC)
7 Serious (irreversible effect handicap LWC)
15 Critical (single fatality immediately or afterwards)
40 Disaster (multiple fatality immediately or afterwards)
P - Probability Rating
Factor Description
0.2 Virtually impossible (>20 years, one in a life time, only theoretical case)
0.5 Conceivable but improbable (once in a career (1/20 years)
1 Improbable / borderline case, (1/10 years)
3 Unusual (one can think of a (unusual) scenario (1/3 years)
6 Possible (once every 6 months)
10 To be expected (one per week)
R - Risk Rating
Risk = Exposure x Severity x Probability
Risk Score Priority INTERPRETATION
>20 4 Very limited risk – acceptable
20-69 3 Take additional measure to mitigate the risk level close to priority 4
70-199 2 Immediate measures required
>=200 1 Stop work until measures are taken
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

CASE: A stainless steel tank/ water cistern which has not been used for a year will be put
into service. However, a CRACK about 2 feet long and jagged, has been detected and
has to be welded from the inside. It has two manholes which are 3 feet in diameter, 10
feet from both ends. The diameter of the tank is 10 feet, the length is 40 feet, and has
rounded ends.

For welding works in confined spaces, the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH)
specified the personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to the work
condition. See the chart below.

Body Part Equipment Illustration Reason


Eyes and Welding Protects from:
face helmet,  radiation
hand shield,  flying
or goggles particles,
debris
 hot slag,
sparks
 intense light
 irritation
and
chemical
burns
Wear fire
resistant head
coverings
under the
helmet where
appropriate
Lungs Respirators Protects
(breathing) against:
fumes and
oxides
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Body Part Equipment Illustration Reason


Exposed skin Fire/Flame Protects
(other than resistant against:
feet, hands, clothing and  heat, fires
and head) aprons  burns
 radiation
Notes: pants
should not
have cuffs;
shirts should
have flaps over
pockets or be
taped closed
Ears - hearing Ear muffs, Protects
ear plugs against:
 noise
Use fire
resistant ear
muffs where
sparks or
splatter may
enter the ear,
rather than
plugs.
Feet and Boots, gloves Protects
hands against:
 electric
shock
 heat
 burns
 fires
Respiratory Respirators: Own air supply
system self-
contained
breathing
apparatus
(SCBA)
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TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

CASE: A stainless steel tank/ water cistern which has not been used for a year will be put
into service. However, a CRACK about 2 feet long and jagged, has been detected and
has to be welded from the inside. It has two manholes which are 3 feet in diameter, 10
feet from both ends. The diameter of the tank is 10 feet, the length is 40 feet, and has
rounded ends.

Welding tools are mandatorily required to fulfil a welding job. There are various types of
tools available for different types of welding. Here is a list of some of the welding tools
which are found working through the trade safely as well as efficiently.

1. Welding Helmet:
The primary purpose of such types of welding helmet is to prevent the sparks as well as
the flames from scarring your face during the working and to also prevent the damage
to the skin as well as the eyes from the heat.
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2. Welding Gloves:
Welding gloves are the ones which are found consisting of layers of the robust fabrics
along with its insulation that prevents its injuries from heat as well as the stray sparks.

3. Welding Pliers:
Pliers commonly used in welding works.

4. Welding Magnets:
Welding Magnets are holding pieces of metal in place without the use of clamps in order
to manipulate them easily.

5. Chipping hammer is known as the condensation of a slag as the metal seems to melts
and thus form into the weld.

6. Welding Framing Jig provides an apparatus for the purpose of welding at an angle of
90-degrees.

7. Speed Square is known as an angular measuring device which is particularly shaped


like a right triangle that allows for the multiple forms of measuring the different angles.

8. Metal Brush is known to be the one which removes the slag as well as charring from the
top of cooled welds that leaves the whole thing looking nice and clean.

9. Angle Grinders have the capacity of cutting down the metal.

10. Sheet Metal Gauge effectively measures the thickness of metal you are working with.

11. Soapstone is used to mark for the purpose of writing on any type of metal.

12. Metal File: The primary use of the metal file is to remove the rough edges as well as
the burrs from the metal that are found being cut.

13. C-Clamp: These are the clamps which are found applying the pressure from the
upwards as well as downward direction at the same time.

14. Welding Boots


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15. Welding Carts are used to move all of welding tools more easily as well as more
efficiently.

16. Welding Sleeves: Welding sleeves are the ones which are known having the
detachable sleeves and are also made from leather or other non-flammable and robust
fabric that protects your clothes and skin from damage.

17. Safety Glasses: Safety glasses are found to be the one which is made from the durable
plastic and stop sparks off of something like an angle grinder from flying into your eyes.

18. Welding Nozzle Gel is responsible for preventing the metal nozzle of your torch from
adhering to the metal you are welding.

Confined space equipment

1. Communication Equipment
Communication between a worker in a confined space and the attendants still on the
outside is vital. If a worker becomes trapped, something goes wrong inside of the
confined space, or an unexpected hazard presents itself, one should quickly and easily
be able to inform their coworkers of the issue.
Confined space radios and other confined space equipment built for communication
allows for messaging even in the most restricted areas. Common confirmed space
communication equipment includes kits that are outfitted with the following:
 Microphones
 Speakers
 Headsets
 Talk boxes
 Head harnesses
 Carrying cases
 Communication system cables
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2. DESCENT, RESCUE, AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS


Oftentimes, one will need to be lowered into and raised out of a confined space in order
to properly perform their duties. The same technology will need to be used as rescue
equipment as well.
The confined space equipment used to descend and ascend from a confined space
like a manhole is vital to worker safety and success. Confined space equipment used in
descent and retrieval systems include:
 Fall arresters
 Full body harnesses
 Hoists, winches, and retractable devices
 Mounts for walls and vehicles
 Pulleys and rescue systems
 Tripods and steadiers

3. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
While most of the confined space equipment listed in this guide is concerned with
preventing and minimizing dangers and accidents, sometimes incidents do happen.
When they do, it is best to be immediately prepared. In addition to having rescue and
retrieval systems on hand, workers operating in confined spaces should also ensure
that emergency medical equipment is always available.

Medical equipment that can be used


as tools in confined spaces include:
 Breathing Apparatuses
 First Aid Boxes
 Resuscitators
 Stretchers
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4. METERS AND MONITORS


Devices that can measure the quality of
the air and surrounding environment are
vital to workers operating within a
confined space and are important
confined space safety equipment.
A toxic gas meter or a monitor that scans
for certain chemicals in the air are
examples of confined space equipment
that falls into this very important category.

5. PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)


While the specific type of equipment used in confined spaces may vary from area to
area, general personal protective equipment (PPE) should also be in most confined
space scenarios.

Here are examples of PPE commonly used as confined space tools:


 Appropriate Clothing
 Cones
 Eye and face Protection
 Flashlights and Headlamps
 Foot Protection
 Hard hats
 Gloves

6. SIGNAGE AND PERMITS


It may seem simple, but adequate and appropriate signage is also vital to making sure
that work environments with confined spaces stay safe. Signs should be clear, have
contrasting colors, be in multiple languages if applicable, and widely posted and easily
visible.
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Signs used as confined space tools may


include messages of the confined space
itself or of the hazards within it. “Enter By
Permit Only” and “Authorized Personnel
Only” are the most common messages
found on signs used as confined space
equipment.
As discussed above, a confined space
permit is the first line of defense against
workplace accidents in confined spaces. In
working towards this goal some signs may
also provide, hold, or inform about the location of the permits that are required for entry.
These permit holder signs should be prominently displayed and easily accessible for all
workers like all other signage.

7. VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
If a contained space contains an atmospheric, chemical or flammable hazard, it’s good
practice to keep the confined space ventilation while it is occupied. Tools for confined
spaces that ventilate and remove air contaminants are widespread and have a number
of different use cases.
Ventilation equipment used as tools for confined spaces include:
 Blowers
 Ducts
 Fans
 Ventilation Tubes
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DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH) released D. O. No. 162 series
of 2015 which concerns the GUIDELINES ON HOT WORK OPERATIONS (HWO). The
documentary requirements specified in the order are the verified Precautions Checklist
and signed Hot Work Permit prior and after work. The following figures are examples of
Hot Work Permit and Precaution Checklist provided by DPWH.
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The U. S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare released Criteria for


Recommended Standard when working in confined spaces. The document specified for
a Confined Space Entry Permit requirement. The figures below are the sample permit
presented in the Appendix III of the said paper.
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SAFETY PROCEDURE and MEASURES

CASE: A stainless steel tank/ water cistern which has not been used for a year will be put into service. However, a CRACK
about 2 feet long and jagged, has been detected and has to be welded from the inside. It has two manholes which are 3
feet in diameter, 10 feet from both ends. The diameter of the tank is 10 feet, the length is 40 feet, and has rounded ends.

Sub
Activity Hazard/Risk Safety Procedure and Measures Risk Priority
Task
E S P R
i. Working in a. Lack of oxygen/ a. Confined space entry authorization
Confined suffocation from requires with the permit. 1 15 1 15 4
space poor ventilation b. Confined area shall be free of any
b. Poor lighting combustible or inert gas by means of
1 4 1 4 4
purging or venting.
c. Uneven or c. Gas testing shall be carried out to
slippery work ensure toxic/flammable/combustible
surfaces gases are not present.
d. Attendant shall be present with CSE
attendant sheet and communication
device like radio.
1 4 1 4 4
e. Proper illumination/lighting inside
Confined Space must be explosion-
proof and should be operated on 24-
volt power supply.
f. Proper ventilation through fan.
g. Signboard shall be displayed on entry.
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h. Good housekeeping shall be


maintained at work site.
i. Wear appropriate PPE.
ii. Welding a. Electrical contact a. Hot Work permit is required to start hot
works with "live" work activity.
components b. Cable and other equipment shall be
during testing, kept clear of passage ways, ladders,
2 7 1 14 4
inspection, and stairs.
operation, and c. Welding work on tank shall only be
repair. undertaken when it has been positively
isolated from all sources of flammable
iii. b. Exposure to hazards and established that it is free
welding fumes of flammable vapors or substances.
and gases build d. Proper ventilation through fan.
up risking death e. Inspection should be done of welding 2 15 0.5 15 4
from machine and power tools used for hot
asphyxiation. work.
f. Equipment shall be kept clear from
c. Exposure to access ways.
harmful noise g. Good housekeeping shall be
2 1 1 2 4
levels. maintained at work site.
h. Wear appropriate PPE.
d. Exposure to UV
and IR Radiation
produced when
2 4 1 8 4
welding, without
appropriate PPE
or welding
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curtains, can
result in a painful
and sometimes
long-lasting
condition called
arc-eye.

e. The combination
of high-
temperature
welding arcs, UV
rays and molten
2 4 1 8 4
metal means
susceptible to
severe burns
when welding.

f. Uncontrolled or
unexpected
movement of
welding 2 7 1 14 4
machine, and
components.

g. Persons being
injured by jagged 1 4 1 4 4
tank
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LEGEND

E – Exposure Rating. The frequency of exposure indicates how often a dangerous situation can arise. It could be an
exposure to a toxic chemical or working and handing of a dangerous machine.
Factor Description
0.5 Very Rarely (less than one per year)
1 Rarely (few times per year)
2 Sometimes (12 times per year)
3 Now and then (one per week)
6 Frequently (daily)
10 Continuous (more than two times per day)
S - Severity Rating
The apparent effect indicates the seriousness of the arising situation
Factor Description
1 Minor (injury without time / work restriction FAC)
4 Major (injury with time /work restriction MTC/RWC)
7 Serious (irreversible effect handicap LWC)
15 Critical (single fatality immediately or afterwards)
40 Disaster (multiple fatality immediately or afterwards)
Probability Rating
Factor Description
0.2 Virtually impossible (>20 years, one in a life time, only theoretical case)
0.5 Conceivable but improbable (once in a career (1/20 years)
1 Improbable / borderline case, (1/10 years)
3 Unusual (one can think of a (unusual) scenario (1/3 years)
6 Possible (once every 6 months)
10 To be expected (one per week)
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R - Risk Rating
Risk = Exposure x Severity x Probability
Risk Score Priority INTERPRETATION
>20 4 Very limited risk – acceptable
20-69 3 Take additional measure to mitigate the risk level close to priority 4
70-199 2 Immediate measures required
>=200 1 Stop work until measures are taken

SUMMARY

From the given scenario, the initial risk assessment ranges from 2 to 4 priority score with the highest priority score of 2 which
indicates an immediate measure required for the assigned task/sub-task. The next priority score is 3 which in need of
additional measure to mitigate the risk level close to priority 4. Only two out of 10 identified risks are acceptable (i. e., priority
score of 4). After the application of safety procedures and measures recommended by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), the risk scores reduced. The resulting priority score arrived the priority score of 4 having very
limited risk – acceptable. Thus, the job is said to be safe to be done in performance of the provided safety procedure and
measures.
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PERSONNEL

Work in Confined Space

Personnel involved in confined space work should maintain teamwork. No worker should
enter a confined space without the proper support team in place. There are 3 main
members to a confined space team.

1. Entrant
2. Attendant
3. Supervisor

Confined Space Entrant Responsibilities

The first, and the one at highest risk, is the entrant. Before going in, the entrant needs to
have direct authorization from their employer to enter the space. The OSHA Confined
Space standard states that the entrant must:

 Know the hazards associated with confined space entry, and in particular, the
hazards associated with the PRCS being entered.
 Know how to use all required equipment.
 Know the procedures for communication with the attendant.
 Know how to alert the attendant of hazardous or prohibited conditions.
 Know how to exit the space if necessary (that is, self-rescue).

Responsibilities of Confined Space Attendants

The second party of the confined space team is the attendant. There must be at least
one attendant on each team. The attendant, arguably has the most amount of
responsibility on the confined space team, as they have the highest number of duties
required by OSHA. These duties are to:

 Know the hazards. In the case of the attendant, this can often include using air
monitoring equipment to keep a close watch on the atmospheric conditions
inside the confined space and communicate any changes observed.
 Know the behavioral effects of the hazards.
 Be able to identify the authorized entrants.
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 Remain outside until relieved.


 Communicate with entrants through-out the work period.
 Monitor and evacuate entrants if necessary.
 Summon rescue, if needed.
 Warn away unauthorized persons.
 Warn away unauthorized persons.
 Air monitoring.

It is often believed that the only job of the attendant is to stand around outside the entry
space and provide assistance to the entrant only if he or she gets in trouble or needs
assistance. From the list above, the attendant is required to be much more proactive
than that.

Duties of Confined Space Supervisor

The third and last required party on a team is the entry supervisor. In most cases, the entry
supervisor is the employer or directly represents the employer. It is a good idea for this
person to be trained and ready to serve as an entrant or attendant, if need be, as well.
The entry supervisor is responsible for determining whether acceptable entry conditions
exist, authorizing the entry, overseeing entry operations, terminating the entry, and
canceling the entry permit. Per the OSHA regulation, the entry supervisor must:

 Know the hazards.


 Verify safe entry conditions.
 Terminate entry and cancel permit.
 Verify availability and effectiveness of rescue services.
 Remove unauthorized persons.
 Ensure acceptable entry conditions are maintained.

Below is a visual aid to quickly break down the individual duties of each member of a
permit-required confined space entry team:
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Welding works

Based from the aforementioned DPWH D. O. 162 series of 2015, the following are the roles
and responsibilities of the personnel involved in hot works which includes welding.

Supervisor/Safety Officer

 Ensure that all employees involved in Hot Works are trained in the safe operation of
their equipment and the safe use of the process. These individuals must have an
awareness of the risks involved and understand the emergency procedures in the
event of a fire.
 Ensure that all employees involved in Hot Works are familiar with this policy.
 Appoint a designated person (PAl) to issue Hot Work permits to cover the work
activities.
 Ensure that only approved equipment is used.

Permit Authorizing Individual

 Assess the work area, verify Required Precautions Checklist and sign the Hot
 Work Permit PRIOR and AFTER work.
 Post permit at job site or on the equipment and place another copy of permit at the
site designated area (i.e. permit board).
 Ensure combustibles are protected from ignition.
 Have a designated Fire Watch during Hot Work. This could be anyone who has been
trained as Fire Watch.
 Ensure Fire Watch is posted at the site.
 Ensure sufficient local exhaust ventilation is provided to prevent accumulation of any
smoke or fume.
 Monitor the area for at least 30 minutes after the completion of work. Note monitoring
may be conducted by electronic means (e.g., smoke detection)
 Document the hot work permit and ensure all guidelines on the permit are followed.
 Cancel issuance of permit once any of the outlined required precautions have not
been observed.
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Employees performing hot work (HWO)

 Secure a Hot Work permit prior to performing the work.


 Responsible for complying with all rules and regulations concerning safe work
practices and procedures and all requirements stated in the permit.
 Ensure that combustible materials are not in the vicinity of the work.
 Safely handle hot work equipment so as not to endanger lives and property.
 Stop work immediately should unsafe conditions develop.
 Follow all precautions outlined in the issued permit and follow this policy.

Fire Watch

 Watch for fires, smoldering materials or other signs of combustion and understand the
inherent hazards of the work site.
 Understand the basic hazards associated with hot work.
 Ensure that safe conditions are maintained during hot work operations.
 Have authority to stop the hot work operations if unsafe conditions develop.
 Have fire extinguishing equipment readily and immediately available, and trained in
its use.
 Extinguish fires when fires are obviously within the capacity of the equipment
available. If the fire is beyond the capacity of the equipment, sound the alarm
immediately.
 Be familiar with the facilities and procedures in sounding an alarm and activate
emergency response in the event of a fire.
CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
MEng 7101– SAFETY ENGINEERING
FINAL EXAM

START TO FINISH

Program of Activities for Hot Work (Welding) as specified in DPWH DO 162-15.

Step 1. Pre-Hot Work Check


Before hot work operations begin, a completed hot work permit is required. The permit is
to be completed 8 hours prior to the start of the work (exceptions made on an
emergency basis) and is valid for one (1) day and one area, and should be posted in the
area of hot work for the duration of the activity.

The checklist below must be accomplished by the Supervisor and/or PAl before
permitting hot work to commence:

 REQUIRED PRECAUTIONS CHECKLIST


o Available sprinklers, hose streams and extinguishers are accessible and
serviceable.
o Hot Work equipment in good repair.

 Work on enclosed equipment (confined space)


o Enclosed equipment cleaned of all combustibles.
o Containers purged of flammable liquids/vapors.
o Pressurized vessels, piping and equipment removed from service, isolated
and vented.

Step 2. Prohibitions
Hot work shall not be permitted in a confined space, until the space has been inspected
and determined to be safe or until the conditions prohibiting hot work has been modified:

Step 3. Personal ProtectiveE quipment


The personnel who will perform Hot Work shall be equipped with protective devices
and/or apparel described in PART 2.

Step 3. Fire Watch


CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
MEng 7101– SAFETY ENGINEERING
FINAL EXAM

A fire watch is required since the operator wears eye-protection for welding. The eye
protection will impair the operator's ability to see/detect when something may ignite.

Step 4. Work Closeout (Post Operations):


 A fire watch shall be maintained for at least 30 minutes after the completion of hot
work operations in order to detect and extinguish smoldering fires.
 The PAl shall inspect the job site for at least 30 minutes following completion of hot
work and close out permit with the time and date of final check.
CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
MEng 7101– SAFETY ENGINEERING
FINAL EXAM

References:

https://www.hse.gov.uk/welding/other-welding-risks.htm
https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/welding-hazards-in-the-workplace/
https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/2018-12/fy16_sh-29639-
sh6_OutlineforConfinedSpacesPPE.pdf
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/welding/ppe.html
https://engineeringlearn.com/18-types-of-welding-tools-and-their-uses-with-pictures-
names/
https://www.flyability.com/confined-space-
equipment#:~:text=Confined%20space%20equipment%20is%20any,manhole%20pumps
%2C%20and%20retrieval%20gear
https://www.dpwh.gov.ph/dpwh/sites/default/files/issuances/DO_162_S2015.pdf
https://ehs.sonoma.edu/sites/ehs/files/pre-hot_work_inspection_and_checklist.pdf
https://www.safetynotes.net/confined-space-safety/
https://etraintoday.com/blog/duties-of-confined-space-team-members/

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